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Hurricane Nolo Brings Category 2 Storm Warnings to Maui County

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 27

The latest in this situation

NWS issues travel advisories and forecasts tropical storm-force winds for Maui.Sep 27
Hurricane Nolo is now a Category 2 storm bringing heavy rain and high winds, with a Tropical Storm Watch in effect for the affected areas.Sep 26
An incident occurred in Paia, Maui County, on September 24, 2026.Sep 25
The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County on September 24, 2026.Sep 25

How it started

10 reports, 3 independent, last reported Sep 27. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 2 outlets

The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County on September 24, 2026. Later, Hurricane Nolo was reported as a Category 2 storm with winds up to 105 mph, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the islands. In response, Maui County opened emergency shelters for residents impacted by the storm.

From abcnews.com, mauinow.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to 16 inches of rain, which could cause catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides. The storm's approach poses a risk of immediate operational disruption and damage to the region.

From abcnews.com, mauinow.com

Who's involved

Maui CountyThe county government managing emergency response and public safety protocols.
MauiThe island location affected by the hurricane and tropical storm warnings.
National Weather ServiceThe forecasting agency that issued the Tropical Storm Watch and tracked the hurricane.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

Lahaina Civic Center designated evacuation point during Maui crisisLahaina Civic Center serves as temporary evacuation point amid weather and fire threats.Reported

How it developed

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Sep 26Hurricane Nolo is now a Category 2 storm bringing heavy rain and high winds, with a Tropical Storm Watch in effect for the affected areas.1 source
- abcnews.com
Sep 26NWS issues travel advisories and forecasts tropical storm-force winds for Maui.1 source
- mauinow.com
Sep 25An incident occurred in Paia, Maui County, on September 24, 2026.Sub-event
Sep 24NWS issued Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County.1 source
- mauinow.com

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The entities involved

Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
- NWS issued damaging wind advisories and Hawaiian Electric issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Maui County.06:52
- Council seats in Maui County are currently being contested to govern the county.Fri 10:08
Maui
second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, in the United States
- Kimberly Brown runs a local business in Maui, while Marriott International operates resorts in the area.06:30
- Businesses in Kauaʻi are recovering from Hurricane Lowell, while both islands face climate change-fueled disasters.00:54
National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for the region near Guadalupe River and Kerr County.Tue 06:09
- City of New York activates emergency response plans led by the Mayor following weather advisories.Tue 04:26

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Coverage

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6 more outlets ran the same wire story